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The wars & local soldiers, 1920

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In the Hands of the Turks. The Diary of the Late Private B. Creedon, for 3 years a Prisoner of War in Turkey

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 July 1920 · page 1

The first night I could not go to sleep on account of the bugs. I dirt not know at the time what they were, but was told after. It was…

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Honoured by Returned Soldiers

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 31 July 1920 · page 2

On Wednesday evening, at the euchre party and dance arranged by the Returned Soldiers, Kiama Branch, Mr. P. Farquharson was honoured by the…

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Castigating the Crank. Unbalanced Extremism. Checking Soldier Settlement. (Published by Arrangement.)

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 31 July 1920 · page 2

Melbourne "Age" boldy attacks the Victorian Ministry for bending a supple knee to prohibitioinsts a regard to the settlement of soliders in wine…

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Band's Honour Roll

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 6 August 1920 · page 13

Yester evening Wollongong Town Band had an unveiling of a honor roll at the room, keira-street. There was a good gathering. The Mayor…

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In the Hands of the Turks. The Diary of the Late Private B. Creedon, for 3 years a Prisoner of War in Turkey. No. Iv. (Copyright Applied for.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 August 1920 · page 1

14th September.—The doctor was picking out those who were well enough to go out. He asked me how I was and I told him I was well…

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The Municipal War Trophy

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 August 1920 · page 2

Following on the decision of the war trophy committee, despite application, to allot only one gun to the municipality there is bound to be an…

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Returned Soldiers' League

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 August 1920 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the above on Tuesday night, the members decided to hold a smoke concert, on a date not yet fixed. Several suit…

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In the Hands of the Turks. The Diary of the Late Private B. Creedon, for 3 years a Prisoner of War in Turkey. NO. V. (Copyright Applied for.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 August 1920 · page 1

When we arrived at Khangeri we were surprised to find woollen mattresses and quilts, which were very much appreciated and I don't think…

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Lost Fight Boys at War

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 August 1920 · page 4

Appealing at the annual meeting of the Ballarat Town Mission for more practical interest in mission work the Rev T. E. Long, missioner (writes an…

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Soldiers' Home. Final Monthly Report

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 14 August 1920 · page 2

There was a full attendance of members at the meeting of the Home Committee on Saturday, when letters were received from almost all of the donors…

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Mr Davies, M.L.A. and the Returned Soldiers' Badge. (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 August 1920 · page 9

Sir,—In the "Daily Telegraph" of the 13th instant. Mr. Davies is reported as having stated in the House that he would be ashamed to wear a returned…

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Soldiers' Home, Bomaderry

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 20 August 1920 · page 17

There was a fun attendance of members at the meeting of the Homo Committee on Saturday, 7th, when letters were received from almost all of the…

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In the Hands of the Turks. The Diary of the Late Private B. Creedon, for 3 years a Prisoner of War in Turkey. No. Vi. (Copyright Applied for.)

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 20 August 1920 · page 1

The work we had come to do was building a railway under German supervision. The next morning one of the officials came to see us and…

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Soldiers' Graves in Australia

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 25 August 1920 · page 2

Mr. Hector Lamond, in the House of Representatives, again directed the Defence Department's attention to the neglected graves of soldiers in some…

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Free Passages from England for Soldiers' Dependents

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 August 1920 · page 7

The London Authorities who make the necessary arrangements for the embarkation of Soldiers Dependents from England on behalf of the…

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Returned Soldiers. Condemnation of Mr. Davies. M.L.A.

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 27 August 1920 · page 7

Delegates from 10 sub-branches of the Returned Soldiers' League, extending from Scarborough to Bateman's Bay inclusive, assembled at…

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Mr Davies. M.L.A. and the Returned Soldiers' Badge. (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 27 August 1920 · page 5

Sir,—"Returned Soldier" in your issue of 20th. instant, seems greatly perturbed by a reported interjection in the House by Mr. Davies, that if he…

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Returned Soldiers

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 September 1920 · page 2

The following matters of interest to returned soldiers have been received by the secretary of the Wollongong Branch :—From Colonel…

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Mr Davies, M.L.A. and the Returned Soldiers' Badge. (To the Editor.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 September 1920 · page 15

Sir,—Whatever else may be said of Mr. Davies it must be admitted that at all events he tries to be honest. He does not deny making the statement…

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Appin Soldiers' Comforts Fund

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 September 1920 · page 19

The Appin Soldiers' Comforts was started in July, 1917, on the suggestion of Constable Rose, who waft soon after promoted to the rank of…

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